Using KPI-based inspections to establish operational performance assurance
Recent events have caused the industry to take a fresh look at the cost/benefit of an array of standard practices, …
Evaluating Cybersecurity Capability – Where to Begin?
In our last few newsletters we have explored several cybersecurity topics which make the case that in operational …
Introducing TMECA®
A Better Approach to Assessing Operational Cybersecurity Threat Readiness Operational cyber technology systems such as …
Cybersecurity is Much More Than Malware
In our last newsletter, we discussed how a traditional “IT” centric approach to cybersecurity was not enough to counter …
Cybersecurity – There Is No Silver Bullet
Merriam-Webster defines a silver bullet as something that acts as a magical weapon; especially – one that …
Self-Inspection: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
Tired of wasting time and money during a rig acceptance inspection because the equipment and the crew weren’t ready for …
Accepting a Cold or Hot Rig – Is There a Difference?
Today’s increased drilling activity will naturally lead to increased utilization rates and the need to expand the set of …
Rig Selection and Acceptance: Bringing it all Together
In our July 9, 2018 newsletter, we identified the three critical elements of an effective rig selection or acceptance …
Internet of Things(IoT) and Industrial Control Systems(ICS)
In our September Athens Group Services newsletter, we discussed steps to take to identify threats to your drilling …